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Health, Safety and Environmental Integrated Management System
HSE ExpEctationS
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Horizon North Logistics’ Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental Performance (HSE)
Horizon North Logistics Inc. (HNL) is committed to achieving, maintaining and exceeding excellence in managing all of the HSE aspects of our operations. We steadfastly believe that this is the basis for reaching our vision of: “Being recognized and valued by industry and the communities in which we operate as Best in Class in Health, Safety and Environmental performance”.
Furthermore, we will not only achieve our goals, but also will constantly
monitor and improve our efforts in Taking HSE Beyond and setting new
industry standards.
It is the responsibility of all employees, management, and sub-contractors,
to ensure that all operations are performed in a safe manner and to comply with all set policies, procedures and guidelines.
In addition, it is management’s responsibility to ensure that the Health,
Safety and Environmental program is reviewed on an annual basis and
updated as required.
Our goal is simple – “Achieving and maintaining incident and injury free
operations”.
Horizon North Logistics Inc. is committed to:
• Complying with all relevant legislation, regulation and industry
standards;
• Continual improvement to drive down HSE impacts of our
operations by identifying all HSE aspects and impacts with appropriate
controls and steps to improve them;
• Safety by believing all injuries are preventable;
• Protecting the land where we operate;
• Working with others - our customers, sub-contractors, competitors
and regulators to raise the HSE standards of our industry;
• Recognizing those who contribute to improved HSE performance; and
• Openly reporting our HSE performance, not only taking record of
the positives but also constructive detailing of the negatives.
Management, employees and contractors are all committed to meeting
this policy, now and in the future.
Rod GrahamPresident and CEOHorizon North Logistics Inc.
HSE Policy
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“Being recognized and valued by industry and the communities in which we operate as Best in Class in Health, Safety and Environmental performance”.
Horizon North Logistics Inc. (HNL) is committed to conducting business
in a manner that is compatible with the environment and communities
where we operate, and that protects the safety, health and security of our
employees, those involved in our operations, our customers and the public.
These commitments are documented in our HSE Policy. This policy is
put in practice through a disciplined HSE Integrated Management System
Framework.
Horizon North Logistics’ HSE Integrated Management System Framework
provides a broad-based set of common Group Expectations integrated
into 12 elements of accountability. The Group Expectations are used for
controlling the inherent risks with our operations that can impact HSE
performance.
It is the HNL Management’s intent that these Group Expectations within
the Framework receive full support from within HNL’s group of companies.
Management systems are the people and integrated processes that
meet these Group Expectations and deliver desired, consistent business
performance. All components of the Management System, including
setting the level of HSE performance, are controlled by each company
within HNL’s group of companies. They have the authority to satisfy the
12 elements with existing processes, programs and systems as long as
conformance with the Group Expectations can be demonstrated. The
scope, priority and pace of management system implementation should
be consistent with the risks associated with the operations.
IfirmlybelievethiswillhelpdriveHNLeverclosertoourgoalof“Achieving
and maintaining incident and injury free operations”.
BILL ANDERSON VP Quality & HSEHorizon North Logistics Inc.
Health, Safety and Environmental Management System Framework
All components of the Management
System, including setting the
level of HSE performance, are
controlled by each company within HNL’s group of
companies.
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Horizon North Logistics’ Health, Safety and Environmental System
1 Leadership, Commitment & Accountability
2 Safe Operations
3 Working with Sub-Contractors
4 Information & Documentation
5 People, Training & Behaviours
6 Environmental Stewardship
7 Local Community Awareness
8 Emergency Preparedness
9 Incident Investigation & Analysis
10 Management of Change
11 Validation & Assurance
12 Meetings and Communication
Group HSE Management System Program
• Operational Specific Procedures
• HSE Reporting
Horizon North Logistics’ Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental Performance
(HSE Policy)
Horizon North
Logistics
Group
HSE Targets
HNL HSE Integrated Management System Framework
HNL Group Expectations
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HSE Toolbox
• LegislativeCompliance
• EmergencyResponsePlan
• HSEProcesses
• Substance Abuse Program• Incident Investigation• Risk Management• Driving
• Journey Management• VMIS
• Behavioral Based Safety Programs• Personal• Peer to Peer• Leadership Safety Audit
• Injury Claims Management• Subcontractor Management Program• Safe Work Proceduress
• Lockout/Tagout• Working Alone• Permit to Work• Working at Heights
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Training•
Indoctrination
SEFSAM
Safety Awards Program
Sharing of Best Practices
Environmental Practices
Health
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The Elements of HSE
People from all levels in HNL’s organization are responsible for leading
and engaging the workforce in meeting our HSE goals and objectives.
Leaders will be held accountable for accomplishing this by demonstrating
correctHSEbehaviours,byclearlydefiningHSErolesandresponsibilities,
by providing needed resources, and by measuring, reviewing and
continuously improving their organization’s HSE performance.
Group Expectations
1.1 Leaders will reinforce and reward positive HSE behaviours by
personal example both on the job and off the job.
1.2 Leaders will engage in clear, two-way communication with employees,
sub-contractors and others on HSE issues.
1.3 Leaders will visibly demonstrate involvement and commitment to
improve HSE performance.
1.4 Leaders will integrate HSE Group Expectations into business
planning and decision making processes and ensure that documented
systems are in place to deliver these Expectations.
1.5 Leaders shall establish clear HSE goals and objectives, roles and
responsibilities, performance measures and allocate competent
resources and, where necessary, specialist expertise.
1.6 Leaders will ensure sufficient HSE Management systems are
developed, documented, implemented and supported throughout
their organization. These address HSE risks associated with the
operations.
1.7 Leaders will integrate HNL group HSE targets into their business
activities.
1.8 Leaders will promote the sharing of HSE lessons learned inside and
outside their company.
Element 1 Leadership, Commitment and Accountability
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“Leaders will visibly demonstrate involvement and commitment to improve HSE performance.”
Utilize a comprehensive HSE program to prevent injuries, illness and
incidents for all operations.
Group Expectations
2.1 Writtensafeworkpractices/procedures(permitting,lockout-tagout,
working at heights, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements,
etc.)foridentifiedhazardswillbeinplaceforeachoperation.
2.2 A risk-assessment process will be in place to periodically identify,
assess and mitigate the safety and health risks related to operations.
Included is a Job Safety Analysis process (JSA) to identify,
eliminate or mitigate potential risks prior to conducting work.
2.3 Key operating parameters are established and regularly monitored.
The workforce understands their roles and responsibilities to
maintain operations within these parameters.
2.4 A comprehensive road safety management program will be in place
to minimize risks and promote motor vehicle safety.
2.5 A human behavioural safety program will be in place to provide for
observation and commentary on worker behaviours, tracking and
analysis of observations, and a process for identifying and
implementing actions for improvement.
2.6 Risks introduced by concurrent operations are assessed and managed.
2.7 Have an industrial hygiene and medical surveillance program
appropriateforthelocationthatincludeproceduresforidentification
and control of workplace exposures.
2.8 A program will be in place to ensure that the performance of our
workforce is not impaired by drugs and alcohol.
2.9 A training program is in place to ensure that employees have the
skills and knowledge to perform their jobs competently, in
an incident-free manner and in compliance with all applicable laws,
regulations, company policies, and requirements.
2.10 New or transferred employees, sub-contractors and other visiting
personnel undergo specific and appropriate job site orientation
training which covers HSE rules and emergency procedures.
Element 2Safe Operations
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Sub-Contractors / Service Suppliers and others are key to our business
performance and, therefore, it is essential that they perform in a manner
that is consistent and compatible with HNL’s policies and business
objectives. We will assess their capabilities and competencies to perform
work on our behalf that ensures our HSE Group Expectations are aligned.
Group Expectations
3.1 A process will be in place to ensure sub-contractors and service
suppliers perform to the HSE standards consistent with those
required of HNL employees and operations. That includes:
• Identificationofourcompanycontract“owners”(ormanagement
sponsors) accountable for each contract;
• Active engagement of sub-contractors / service suppliers in
implementing and improving on HSE performance;
• Acontractorqualificationandselectionprocesswhichincludes
safety performance; and
• Sub-contactorperformancemonitoringandfeedbackprocess.
Element 3Working with Sub-Contractors and others
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Accurate information is essential to assess and manage risk. Information
on the configuration and capabilities of processes, properties for our
products, materials handled, potential operations integrity hazards, and
regulatoryrequirements.Confidentialinformationwillbecontrolledand
readily available to authorized personnel.
Group Expectations
4.1 Drawings and other pertinent documentation necessary for sound
operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities will be
identified,accessible,accurateandappropriatelysafeguarded.
4.2 Information on the potential hazardous materials will be kept
current through an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
4.3 Applicable laws and regulations, licenses, permits, codes, standards
andpracticeswillbeidentified,documentedandkeptcurrent.
4.4 Employee health and medical records are maintained with
appropriateconfidentialityandretainedasnecessary.
Element 4Information / Documentation
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The success of our business depends upon the people working for us.
Our workforce will be carefully selected, trained, and their skills and
competencies regularly assessed.
Group Expectations
5.1 A process is in place for recruitment, selection and placement
toensure thatpersonnelarequalified,competent,andphysically
andmentallyfitfortheirassignedtasks.
5.2 HNL’s workforce has the required skills and training to competently
perform their tasks in a healthy, safe and environmentally
sound manner. Training will be regularly evaluated to determine
its effectiveness.
5.3 A process or system exists to continually improve HSE behaviours
throughobservation,recordingandcoaching/mentoring.
5.4 A program will be in place to ensure that the performance of the
workforce is not impaired by drugs and alcohol.
5.5 A process for the management of personal safety will be in place.
It is expected that:
• Employeesproactivelyandroutinelyidentifyunsafebehaviours
of their co-workers and others on the worksite;
• Employees consistently recognize and proactively mitigate
operational, procedural and physical hazards.
5.6 An occupational health management programs will be provided.
Based upon assessed risk to personnel, exposure monitoring, proper
protective and preventative measures, early detection and diagnosis,
with pertinent health data recorded and reviewed.
Element 5People, Training and Behaviours
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Element 6Environmental Stewardship
The land that HNL operates on is home to generations of aboriginal
people and HNL values the importance of protecting that land. HNL
will continually strive to improve environmental performance and reduce
impact from our operation.
Group Expectations
6.1 Aprocess is inplace to assess andmitigate significant risks and
impacts to human health and the environment associated with
operations, releases and wastes.
6.2 HNL recognizes and responds to government and local community
environmental expectations and concerns raised about our
operations and our services.
6.3 Operations are managed to comply with the Company’s HSE Policy
and environmental laws, regulations and approvals.
6.4 Assessments are completed to identify environmental risks and
liabilities before irrevocable commitments are made to acquire, lease
or divest physical properties, a business, technology/intellectual
property or an interest in joint venture operations.
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HNL values the importance community awareness in the our areas
of operations and will actively engage in dialogue with the various
stakeholders to maintain public confidence in the integrity of our
operations, our services and our commitment to HSE performance. The land
that HNL operates on is home to generations of aboriginal people and
HNL values the importance of protecting that land.
Group Expectations
7.1 Open and proactive communications are established and maintained
with employees, sub-contractors, regulatory agencies, and
communities regarding the HSE aspects of our business.
7.2 HNL recognizes and responds to government and local community
raised expectations and concerns about our operations and our
services.
Element 7Local Community Awareness in our areas of operation
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Element 8Emergency Preparedness
Emergency planning and preparedness are essential to ensure that, in
the event of an incident, all necessary actions are taken for the protection
of our workers, the public, the environment and our assets. Emergency
management plans will be maintained to cover all phases of business.
These plans will identify equipment, training and personnel necessary to
effectively respond immediately and effectively to emergencies.
Group Expectations
8.1 Emergency management plans are based on the risks that potentially
impact the business. These plans are documented, accessible, clearly
communicated and align to the HNL emergency management
system.
8.2 Equipment and trained personnel needed for emergency response
areidentified,testedandreadilyavailable.
8.3 Drills and exercises are conducted to assess and improve emergency
response capabilities.
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Incidents will be reported, investigated and analysed to prevent recurrence
and improve our performance. Incident investigations will focus on root
causesand/orsystemfailures.Correctiveactionsandpreventivemeasures
will be utilized to reduce future injures and losses.
Group Expectations
9.1 All HSE incidents, including near misses, are openly reported,
investigated, analysed and documented.
9.2 Major incidents are investigated by a multi-functional team with
participation by senior HNL Management.
9.3 Incidentinvestigations,includingidentificationofrootcausesand
preventative actions, are documented and closed out.
9.4 Lessons learned from investigations are shared across HNL and
personnel are expected to take appropriate action upon receipt of
such information.
9.5 Mutual sharing of lessons learned and good practices are encouraged
within the wider oil and gas industry.
Element 9Incident Investigation and Analysis
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Element 10Management of Change (MOC)
Changes (including temporary) in operations, procedures, standards and
personnel, must be evaluated and managed to ensure that HSE risks
arising from these changes remain at an acceptable level.
Group Expectations
10.1 A process will be in place for the management of change to
equipment, processes, products or the organization. The management
of change process shall address:
• Bothpermanentandtemporarychanges;
• Authorityforapprovingchanges;
• Compliancewithregulationsandapprovedstandards;
• Evaluationofhealthandsafetyhazards,environmentalimpacts
and mitigation;
• Documentation,includingreasonforchange;
• Communicationofrisksassociatedwiththechangeandrequired
mitigation measures;
• Training;
• Changesinoperatingprocedures;
• Up-datingtaskandsitehazardassessments.
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HNL will periodically validate the implementation of and compliance
with these Group Expectations to assure ourselves and stakeholders that
management processes are in place and working effectively. This will
involve internal self assessments, and appropriate external assessments.
HNL will use this information to improve its performance and processes.
Group Expectations
11.1 HSE performance leading and lagging indicators are established,
communicated and understood throughout the organization. A
system is in place to monitor key performance indicators, goals and
objectives of the corporation.
11.2 Findings from learning processes (audits, incident investigations,
near misses, etc.) are prioritized, tracked and used to improve the
HSEmanagementsystem.Thecompletionofidentifiedactionsis
tracked to ensure timely completion.
11.3 HNL’s companies report HSE performance data, as part of the HNL
reporting requirements. Benchmarking occurs to assure that
systems and programs remain current and effective.
11.4 The results from incident investigations, non-compliances,
compliance audits are reviewed by management.
11.5 HNL’s group of companies periodically review their respective
Management Systems to ensure it is continually delivering
consistent, desired performance. Based on the review, risk-based
targets are considered and established. Audits will confirm
compliance with applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements.
Audits will confirm conformance with corporate and industry
policies, standards and guidelines.
11.6 A process is in place whereby assurance is regularly provided to the
HNL President and CEO demonstrating effective implementation
of the HNL HSE Commitment and Group Expectations.
Periodic self-assessments against the Group Expectations
are carried out by each HNL company (at least every 2 years).
11.7 New or changed legislation and other requirements as well as
changing stakeholder expectations are monitored to understand the
impact on the Company’s plans and programs.
Element 11Validation and Assurance
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HNL commits to an open dialogue with employees, the communities in
which we operate, and other relevant stakeholders with respect to HSE
issues associated with Company operations.
Group Expectations
12.1 Ensure workers have been made aware of the hazards and the control
measures for any given task or job.
12.2 HSE issues and performance are an integral part of every meeting
including managment, field operations and project meetings.
12.3 Establish a process, including documentation, for monitoring the
statusoftheKeyActionsidentifiedinmeetingstoaddresscurrent
HSE issues and improve the Company’s HSE performance.
12.4 Provide meaningful opportunities for the sharing of HSE
information at every level of the organization through relevant
risk management bulletins.
12.5 Provide opportunities for all stakeholders to raise HSE issues.
Element 12Meetings and Communication
HNL HSE Management System
All companies working within the HNL organization are required to
maintain the HSE Management Systems and practices needed to conform
to the Group Expectations described in the HSE Integrated Management
System Framework. All components of the HSE Management System,
including setting the level of HSE performance, are controlled by each
company within HNL’s group of companies. They have the authority to
satisfy the 12 elements with existing processes, programs and systems
as long as conformance with the Expectations can be demonstrated. The
scope, priority and pace of Management System implementation should
be consistent with the risks associated with the operations.
Addressing the full set of HSE Group Expectations is mandatory for every
activity across the entire HNL organization. The Expectations are met
through processes and programs put in place by local management (within
HNL’s group of companies). In many cases, a single process or program
mayfulfilltheintentofoneormoreexpectations.However,insomecases,
one expectation may require several processes to be put in place.
Management Systems will:
• Includeprocesses,practicesandprograms.
• Complyfullywithalllegalrequirementsandmeetorexceedthese
Expectations wherever we operate.
• Provideasecureworkingenvironmentbyprotectingourselves,our
assets, and our operations against risk of injury, loss or damage.
• Ensure that all of our employees, contractors and others are well
informed, well trained, engaged and committed to the HSE improvement
process. We recognize that safe operations depend not only on technically
sound equipment but on competent people and an active HSE culture,
and that no activity is so important that it cannot be done safely.
• Regularly review our programs and processes for effectiveness.
While all HNL employees and contractors are responsible
for HSE performance, line management is accountable for
understanding and managing HSE risks.
• Fully participate in hazard identification and risk assessments,
validation audits, and reporting of HSE results.
• Ensure all incidents are reviewed or investigated to determine
causes, correct them and thus prevent recurrences of similar incidents.
• Strive to maintain public confidence in the integrity of our
operations. We will openly report our performance and consult
with people outside the company to improve our understanding
of external and internal issues associated with our operations.
• Expect that all parties working on HNL’s behalf recognize that
they can impact our operations and reputation, and must operate
to our standards. We will ensure that our sub-contractors’ Management
Systems fully support our commitment to HSE performance.
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Element 12Meetings and Communication
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HSE Integrated Management System TOOLBOX
HSE Toolbox – How we learn from each other and support each other.
The HSE Toolbox is centrally located and contains a common set of HSE
processes, practices, procedures, audit protocols and lessons learned that are
shared throughout HNL’s group of companies. The HSE Toolbox contains
good demonstrated practices from within the HNL group of companies
and industry best practices, and should be referenced when developing
HSE Management Systems. More importantly, company personnel are
encouraged to contribute their good practices to the HSE Toolbox in order
to promote sharing and adoption of lessons learned.
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HNL Group HSE Targets
HNL will set yearly HSE targets for all levels within the organization
that will include individuals and groups. These targets will be used in
progression towards our goals and against which HSE performance is
assessed in the short and medium term.
In addition to serving as progress measures, there are two other important
objectives to setting HSE targets:
• Toencouragesoundbehaviours–bychangingorreinforcing.
• Todemonstratecommitment–bothinternallyandexternally.
HSE Targets are expressed in terms of
• Lagging Indicators (outcomes) – tangible results indicating
improved performance, e.g., fewer injuries, spills, or near misses.
• Leading Indicators (inputs) – activities expected to cause or affect
the desired outcomes, e.g., safety opportunity reporting, risk
assessments, leadership visits, audits completed.
HSE data collected by the HNL Management Group are used to:
• Evaluate monthly, quarterly and annual performance trends for
the executive team;
• MonitorHSEperformanceagainstgrouptargets;
• Promptly inquire within HNL’s management team on what is
working well and not so well within the organization;
• Promptly inquire within HNL’s group of companies to facilitate
the sharing of learnings and best practices; and
• ProvidedataforHNL’sannualreport
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